The 3 Categories of Stone

Granite- a rock commonly consisting of variety of minerals from feldspar, mica, & quartz groups.

Marble - Limestone that has recrystallized from exposure to heat & pressure

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Video on Stone History


What Is Rock ?


Rock - a natural combination of minerals


Mineral
- a single entity which naturally occurs as part of the Earth's crust. Most minerals are crystalline in form.

Rocks are very prominent product & resource of the Earth
. Approximately 5 billion years ago, the outer layers of the Earth- the crust - began to solidify. Minerals are the "building blocks" of rocks.

With public awareness increasingly turning to the use of natural materials in the home, Granite has become the countertop of choice for today's kitchen designer. Synthetic solid surface materials are no match for the richness, depth, and stellar performance of real granite. Unlike laminates and solid-surface materials, a hot frying pan has no effect on granite's mirror like finish. The diamond-like hardness of granite makes it virtually impervious to abrasions, stains, and extreme heat.

Most important: by choosing a granite countertop and island, you not only give your kitchen timeless performance and beauty, you increase the value of your home.

Features
 

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  • Highly Heat Resistant
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  • Naturally Beautiful
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  • Chip and scratch resistant
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  • Stain resistance with Monticello Granite Care & Maintanence
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  • Resistant to mold and mildew
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  • Immune to freezing and thawing